The Detroit Red Wings have always been able to hang their heads high on the franchise’s long-standing acomplishments but in Hockeytown, the pressure doesn’t go away especially when progress is teased.

Remember when the Red Wings made 25-straight playoff appearances? That streak ended nine seasons ago, and this new drought is not one the team wants to see reach the double digits.

It certainly has been difficult for an organization that saw success on a consistent basis be patient towards the “Yzerplan” that started when the former captain returned to the organization in 2019.

Steve Yzerman has shown that he isn’t looking for a quick fix, and the focus remains on internal development from the players that were drafted and developed by the team. • 32 Thoughts: The Podcast Hockey fans alr

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